Dear
Friends and Schoolmates, I was
astonished and deeply grieved to read of the death of beloved local dentist,Jesse Hogg, Hampton High School
Class of 1940, who passed
away at his home in Hampton on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the age of 90.

Dr. Hogg was our
family dentist all during my school years (1954-1965), and I remember him with
great fondness. He was one of those people who absolutely shone, as though
there was an aura of light surrounding him. Looking at him, one would
never have known he had been touched by the horrors of war.

I tried in vain
to locate him about ten years ago; I deeply regret I was unable to do so.

From the Daily
Press - 06/21/13:

Jesse H. Hogg, Jr.

HAMPTON -
Jesse Hope Hogg, Jr. DDS died peacefully at home on June 19, 2013
surrounded by family.

"Buddy" practiced
dentistry from 1953 to 1993 and was a lifelong farmer, quail hunter and
fisherman. He loved life and enjoyed singing barbershop chorus with the
Matinee Idlers group.

Born January 31, 1923
in the family home on Briarfield Road, Buddy was a Hampton native. He
was a Hampton Crabber, class of 1940. He attended the Apprentice School
at Newport News Shipbuilding until drafted during World War II. He
served as a sharpshooter in Patton's 3rd Army in Europe. He was wounded
during the Battle of the Bulge and awarded the Purple Heart.

Returning home, he
attended and graduated from the College of William & Mary, class of
1950, and the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, class of 1953.

He also is survived by his sister,
Margaret Hogg Hatchett; two nephews, Robert Bryan Hatchett, and Phillip
Lewelling Hatchett and wife Isabel Duncan Hatchett; and two grandnieces, Rebecca
Lee Hatchett and Juliette Bryan Hatchett.

Following a private burial, a
memorial service will be held at Hampton Baptist Church, 40 Kings Way, downtown
Hampton at noon on Monday, June 24, 2013. A visitation and reception will follow
in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family
requests remembrances to Hampton Baptist Church. Friends are encouraged to visit
www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share
memories and words of condolence with the family.

"Doc" was a wonderful man and a great supporter of the City of
Hampton, a community he and his family helped mold. I enjoyed our
many times together working out t the YMCA.
Ross Kearney

~ Ross Kearney

June 21,
2013

Dr. Hogg was a great dentist. He took care of four
Heslep children who were scared to death of the
dentist. He made our yearly visits almost pleasant -
smile. He was a kind and gentle man. The Heslep
children will never forget him.

~ Diana Heslep-Skelton, Williamsburg, Virginia

June
21,
2013

I fondly remember Dr. Hogg from my youth when I
attended Hampton Baptist Church. My thoughts and prayers go out to
his family.

~ Claude Bowen, Warrenton, Virginia

June 21,
2013

Jesse will be long-remembered as a good dentist and a special,
friendly person, thoughtful and helpful in the needs and interests
of others. Friends and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I will miss his spirit, his smile, his sense of humor, and of
course, hearing him sing. My condolences to his lovely wife and
family.

~ Bob Ackerman, Hampton, Virginia

June 22,
2013

Condolences to Ann and Family,
We are sorry to read of 'Buddy's death. We would see you all walking
in the scooter wheelchair and he always seemed so bright and
cheerful. Having known him virtually my entire life, I will miss our
usually short, but pleasant conversations and ALL of Hampton will
certainly miss his many contributions-Dental, agricultural and his
various other talents.
I salute our old friend and good soldier.
Take care of yourselves, Ken and Sandra McDonald

We will miss his Memorial Service due to a conflicting medical
appointment.

~ Ken and Sandra McDonald

June 23,
2013

Doc Hogg was a good man. I loved
stopping by his little farm, picking strawberries, pulling corn, or
getting some sweet potatoes, some of which I'd take to my elderly
grandmother. He'd bring in box loads of vegetables to our office for
us as well. I asked him why he planted so many strawberries and he
said, " I grow enough for my friends, the animals and the leftovers
for myself ." My goal has always been to retire to my New Kent
County farm and emulate Buddy Hogg. The folks at Peninsula Urology
will miss you.

I have many fond memories of the farm and watching Jesse on that old
tractor. Growing up just across the street from the farm, I saw it
every day of my childhood. Ann, Tommy and Jay, I am saddened by your
loss of Buddy. He will be greatly missed.

~ Carla Patrick Callis, Gwynn, Virginia

June 23,
2013

Ann and family - Claudia and I are so sorry to hear about Buddy's
passing and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Enjoyed
seeing you both at our last get together in Rescue - I have many fond
memories of being with Buddy at all the barbershop practices and
sing-outs. Hope to see you soon. Irvin and Claudia Salmon - Suffolk, VA.

Irvin and Claudia Salmon, Suffolk, Virginia

June 23,
2013

Dr. Hogg was my dentist for several years. He
was a kind and gentle man and I loved his personality. After moving
away from Hampton, I never saw him again, but I thought of him when
my children had a trip to the dentist.
Many Blessings to the Jesse Hogg family.

~ Adelaide Lusk, Cape Coral,
Florida

June 23,
2013

Buddy was my godfather, my father's best
friend. I'm sure they are spending time together now.

"Alice Hawthorne" was really Setimus Winner, one of the most versatile
writers of the mid-19th century.
Winner went from the bird calls of "Listen to the Mocking Bird" to the doggerel
nonsense
of "Oh, Where, Oh, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?" to the gentle and optimistic
"Whispering Hope."

Soft as the voice of an angel
Breathing a lesson unheard;
Hope with a gentle persuasion
Whispers her comforting word.

Wait till the darkness is over,
Wait till the tempest is done;
Hope for the sunshine tomorrow,
After the shower is gone.